Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Beef and Brown Rice Recipe
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
89Excellent
This is a high-quality dry dog food led by named meats with excellent natural preservation and no artificial additives. Protein and fat levels are appropriate for dogs, with added omega-3s, taurine, and whole fruits and vegetables.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Vegetable juice for color — unnecessary coloring additive
- Added salt — sodium added mid-list
- Natural flavor — vague flavoring source
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named proteins first — beef and chicken meal lead
- Mixed tocopherols preservation — natural, no BHA/BHT/ethoxyquin
- Omega-3 sources — flaxseed and fish meal
- Whole fruits and taurine — blueberries, cranberries, added taurine
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Barcode 840243145256 · Recalls: see recent pet food recalls